Fall Leadership Institute
Organized by National Head Start Association
The Fall Leadership Institute is a four-day deep dive into the policy and advocacy issues that will impact Head Start for years to come.
- Dates
- Sep 28 - Oct 1, 2026
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Deadline
- -
- Attendees
- 2,000
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About this conference
The Fall Leadership Institute is a four-day deep dive into the policy and advocacy issues that will impact Head Start for years to come. Attendees will meet members of Congress to advocate for Head Start before the government's funding expires, learn the latest updates on nutrition, eligibility, communications, and local flexibility, and participate in a Rally for Head Start on Capitol Hill alongside colleagues from across the country. This event provides an opportunity to network with peers and engage with policymakers in Washington D.C.
Sponsorship options
Sponsorship opportunities for Leadership Events (including Fall Leadership Institute) are available at Diamond ($10,000), Platinum ($7,500), and Gold ($4,000) levels. Benefits include company logo placement, website recognition, complimentary conference registrations (four for Diamond, two for Platinum, one for Gold), mobile app listing, and reserved seating in plenary events. Specific sponsorship items include coffee breaks, conference app, lanyards, wifi, hotel room keys, full day event sponsorships, grand prize raffles, speaker sessions, phone charging stations, networking receptions, wellness activities, photo booths, private breakfasts/luncheons, and focus groups. Tailored offerings are also available upon request. General advertising opportunities such as pre- and post-conference e-blasts, mobile app push notifications, digital ads, physical welcome banners, floor clings, and social media posts are also available.
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